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The film opens with a gripping sequence featuring Garry running through a deserted subway station. His frantic escape culminates in an encounter with an ominous mirror that reflects a violent fate. This unsettling introduction not only sets the tone of dread but also establishes the film's central motif: mirrors as conduits for the dark and sinister.
Ben, portrayed as a troubled individual grappling with addiction and a tumultuous relationship with his wife Amy, enters the scene after being hired as a night security guard at an abandoned, fire-ravaged department store. The store's history as a former hospital intertwines with Ben’s current struggles, suggesting layers of trauma and haunting memories associated with the place.
The Past Haunts the Present